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Information Technology and Cybersecurity 

•  IT Help Desk 
•  IT Specialist
•  Network Administrator
•  Systems Administrator
•  Database Administrator
•  Web Developer

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SANTA ANA COLLEGE BUSINESS DIVISION

Computer Information Systems (CIS) 

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

1. IT Support Specialist 

2. IT Desktop and Server Operations 

3. IT Network and Security Operations  

4. Database 

5. Data Analytics
6. Web Site Development

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE FACULTY

 

Computer Information Systems (CIS)

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Computer Science & CIS

Jason Sim • sim_jason@sac.edu • 714.564.6876

 

Computer Science

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Computer Information Systems (CIS)

The Computer Information Systems program is for students 
interested in the application of computer hardware and 
software to business. CIS courses prepare students 
for entry-level positions in computer and IT support, 
infrastructure, networking, database, website development, 
and cybersecurity.  These courses may be used for job 
advancement, an associate degree or certificate of 
competency, or transfer to a four-year institution. CIS courses 
cover major programming languages (Visual BASIC and 
Java) as well as software used in business for database 
management,  and networking.

Santa Ana College offers the IT Support Specialist, IT Desktop 
and Server Operations, IT Network and Security Operations, 
Database, Data Analytics, and Web Site Development 
certificates which offer many Information Technology job 
opportunities.

Santa Ana College is proud to be a CompTIA Partner Academy.

Computer Information Systems  

Certificate and Degree 
The Certificate of Achievement/AS Degree curriculum in Computer 
Information Systems is concerned with the development of procedures that 
are effective and efficient, computer languages suitable for starting these 
procedures, and systems for executing the procedures. This may include 
the ability to write programs in Visual BASIC, C++ or Java, experience in 
microcomputer data processing applications such as Excel or Access, and 
ability to structure data for the computer. Students intending to obtain a 
bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems should consult the 
major and transfer requirements for upper-division standing listed under 
the Business Administration major at the 4-year institution of their choice.

Take ALL of the following courses:

Units

BA 189

Advanced Microsoft Excel

2

CMPR 105

Visual BASIC Programming

3

CMPR 134

Microsoft Windows Operating System

3

CMPR 167

Microsoft Access

3

CMPR 138

CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks

3

CMPR 205

Advanced Visual Basic

3

CMPR 247

Windows Server Operating System

3

Select ONE course from the following:

BUS 150

Introduction to Information Systems and 
Applications

3

CMPR 100

The Computer and Society

3

Select a minimum of THREE units from the following:
ACCT 101

Financial Accounting

4

ACCT 102

Managerial Accounting

4

CMPR 104

Work Experience Education-IT Cybersecurity and 

Computing

1-4

CMPR 112

Java Programming

3

CMPR 118

JavaScript Programming

3

CMPR 120

Introduction to Programming

3

CMPR 121

Programming Concepts

3

CMPR 125

IT Help Desk Fundamentals

3

CMPR 152

HTML

3

CMPR 153

A+ Essentials Hardware

3

CMPR 155  A+ Essentials Software

3

CMPR 169

Structured Query Language (SQL)

3

CMPR 175

CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security

3

CMPR 248

Microsoft SQL Server

3

Total Units

26-27

General Education Units

34

Total AS Degree Units

60

 

IT Support Specialist

The IT Support Specialist certificate of achievement  
is based on the learning objectives from the  
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)  and CompTIA  
A+ certifications.  This certificate includes help  
desk ‘soft skills’ such as effective communication,  
analytical and critical thinking, diplomacy, problem solving, leadership, team 
building, and listening skills.  Students will gain hands-on experience in a 
help desk environment, and gain ‘on the job’ work experience with an IT 
internship.

Take ALL of the following courses:

Units

CMPR 100 The Computer and Society

3

CMPR 125 IT Help Desk Fundamentals

3

CMPR 153 A+ Essentials Hardware

3

CMPR 155 A+ Essentials Software

3

CMPR 134 Microsoft Windows Operating System 

3

CMPR 104 Work Experience Education - IT Cybersecurity and 

Computing

1-4

Total Units

16-19

IT Desktop and Server Operations

The IT Desktop and Server Operations certificate  
of achievement is designed to prepare students in  
the technical field of desktop, server, and network  
management. Technical background in operating  
systems, LAN infrastructure, networks, virtualization,  
Microsoft and Linux server & client technologies, cloud-based solutions, 
Students will be prepared to take the CompTIA A+ and Network+ 
certifications.
Take ALL of the following courses:

Units

CMPR 153 A+ Essentials Hardware

3

CMPR 155 A+ Essentials Software

3

CMPR 134 Microsoft Windows Operating System

3

CMPR 138  CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks

3

CMPR 247 Windows Server Operating System

3

Total Units 15

IT Network and Security Operations 

The IT Network and Security Operations certificate is 
to train and certify the competencies of an information 
security analyst. best practices and solutions in secure 
network design and  management, cyber defense, 
pen testing, vulnerability risk assessment, disaster 
response and recovery.
Take ALL of the following courses:

Units

CMPR 153 A+ Essentials Hardware

3

CMPR 155 A+ Essentials Software

3

CMPR 138 CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks

3

CMPR 247 Windows Server Operating System

3

CMPR 175  CompTIA  Security+  Guide  to  Network  Security                                     

3

Total Units 15

Database
The database certificate trains students in becoming  
Database Administrators, Database Architects, Data  
Analysts, and or Business Analysts. Students will learn how to create and 
design relational database systems, maintain database systems, and backup 
data with a host of related database topics.
Take ALL of the following courses:

Units

CMPR 167

Microsoft Access

3

CMPR 168

MS SQL Database Development

3

CMPR 169

Structured Query Language (SQL)

3

Select ONE group of the following courses
CMPR 105

Visual BASIC Programming

3

– AND –

CMPR 205

Advanced Visual Basic

3

– OR –

CMPR 112

Java Programming

3

– AND –

CMPR 113

Advanced Java

3

Total Units

15 

Web Site Development
The Web Site Development certificate gives students the skills to design, 
implement, and publish web content using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Take the following 2 courses:

Units

CMPR 152

HTML

3

CMPR 118

Javascript Programming

3

Select ONE course from the following:
CMPR 113

Advanced Java Programming

3

CMPR 213

C# Programming

3

Total Units

9

Data Analytics
This certificate is designed for students who have an  
interest in working with datasets, database systems,  
SQL (Structured Query Language), Pandas, Jupyter, and  
other related DAtools. The program is also tailored for working professionals 
who might want to change careers in BIG DATA or Data Analytics.
Take ALL of the following courses:

Units

CMPR 114

Python Programming

3

CMPR 115  Python for Data Analytics

3

CMPR 167

Microsoft Access

3

MATH 219

Statistics and Probability

4

– OR –

MATH 219H Honors Statistics and Probability

4

– OR –

MATH 219S Statistics and Probability with Support

4.5

BA 188

Microsoft Excel

Total Units

15-15.5